game profile

Fields of Arle

Rosenberg 2P epic farming engine

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Fields of Arle is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (9/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Interaction is light (3/10); it leans toward parallel play. Direct attacks are minimal (1/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, Fields of Arle is closest to Hallertau (92% profile match) but scores higher on weight (7 vs. 6).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo8/10
Fiddly8/10
Players
2P1P3P4P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
7
Depth
9
Density
7

Fields of Arle is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (9/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
3
Conflict
1
Negotiation
0

Interaction is light (3/10); it leans toward parallel play. Direct attacks are minimal (1/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
3
Output
0
Catch-up
4

Variance is low across the board (input 3/10, output 0/10) — this is a skill game with little to blame the dice for. Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
7
Engine
9
Narrative
5

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Variance is low across the board (input 3/10, output 0/10) — this is a skill game with little to blame the dice for. Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from Fields of Arle's 12-axis profile.

Is Fields of Arle good solo?
Yes — Fields of Arle has an excellent solo mode (solo 8/10). Many players consider it a top-tier solo experience.
What player count is Fields of Arle best at?
Fields of Arle is at its best at 2P; with 1P also strong; 3P, 4P, 5+P are the weakest counts.
Is Fields of Arle a heavy game?
Fields of Arle is medium-heavy (weight 7/10) — substantial but learnable in one sitting with an experienced teacher.
How much luck is there in Fields of Arle?
Fields of Arle is a near-skill game (input 3/10, output 0/10) — very little blame to lay on the dice.
Is Fields of Arle confrontational?
Fields of Arle is largely non-confrontational (interaction 3/10, conflict 1/10) — leans toward parallel play.

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